This course provides CPAs with a general understanding of derivatives in financial management. Participants will explore the fundamentals of derivatives, their strategic role in risk management, and their practical applications. The course specifically covers the various types of derivatives, their valuation, and their implications for financial reporting.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify the various types of derivatives and their key characteristics.
  • Recognize the strategic role of derivatives in financial risk management.
  • Discover and determine the financial reporting implications of using derivatives in an organization's financial statements.
Last updated/reviewed: Aug 07, 2024
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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  Demystifying Derivatives: Essential Concepts for CPAs (Text Based Course)PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
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